Navi Mumbai International Airport will house the region's first IMD weather observatory, improving local forecasts and aviation safety. The new facility will complement the existing aerodrome station.
Tragedy strikes Madhya Pradesh as over 200 parrots succumb to severe food poisoning in Khargone district. Officials confirm the birds died despite rescue efforts. Read the full report.
Punjab and Haryana welcomed 2025 with clear skies and normal visibility. The IMD forecasts dense fog to return from January 2-6. Get the latest weather updates and minimum temperatures here.
New Year 2026 ushered in wet weather for Delhi and Mumbai, with Delhi recording its coldest December day in six years. Get the full weather forecast and updates.
Markapuram, the new district in Andhra Pradesh, officially launched on Wednesday, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the Prakasam upland region. Key officials appointed, celebrations erupt.
Assam's Majuli and Barak Valley districts close schools and revise timings as temperatures plunge below 10°C. Get the latest updates on the cold wave impact on education.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant announces a third district comprising four hinterland talukas. The move aims to improve governance and access to central funds. Details inside.
Ludhiana's Guru Nanak Stadium witnessed thrilling performances at the annual district athletics meet. Young talents from under-12 to seniors clinched wins in hurdles, sprints, and discus. Read about the future stars of Indian athletics!
Patna district administration disbursed ₹6.96 crore compensation to 954 victims under SC/ST Act. DM Thiyagarajan S M mandates zero-tolerance policy. Read for details.
Himaksh caused a major upset by defeating second seed Siddhant Singh on Day 1 of the Shri O N Dixit Memorial Winter Jaipur District Open Badminton Championship. Over 500 players are competing.
Gumla administration launches a district control room and strict measures, including salary holds, to ensure better JAC Class 10 & 12 results. Read about the 'Board Exam Vijay Abhiyan'.
Kandhamal police complete legal formalities and hand over bodies of two women Maoists killed in recent encounters to their families. Read the full details of the operation and the humanitarian gesture by authorities.
IMD predicts light rain in Kutch, Saurashtra, and North Gujarat from Dec 30 to Jan 1, bringing relief from above-normal temperatures. Get the full forecast details here.
A new World Weather Attribution report reveals 157 major weather events caused the most severe impacts globally in 2025. Learn the key findings and India's vulnerability.
Schools in Noida and Ghaziabad are closed until January 1, 2026, due to dense fog and extreme cold. The late-night order caused confusion for parents and institutions. Read for details.
Odisha faces intense cold with G Udayagiri at 3.5°C. Dense fog reported in Phulbani & Rourkela. IMD forecasts no relief for next 3 days. Get the latest weather updates.
A proposed 450 km expressway linking Mumbai to Hyderabad faces a political tug-of-war. Beed and Dharashiv leaders clash over the alignment, impacting development plans for Marathwada. Read the full story.
The body of top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike, killed in a Kandhamal forest encounter, was handed to relatives. Police await claimants for five other slain rebels. Read details.
Security forces arrested eight active KCP cadres in Imphal East and West districts, recovering weapons. The crackdown continues amid Manipur's ethnic strife. Read the full details.
Delhi government appoints District Magistrates for three new districts—Patel Nagar, Sarita Vihar, and Model Town—as part of a major administrative overhaul to improve governance. Learn the key appointments and implications.
Gumla district administration launches 'Board Exam Vijay Abhiyan' with a control room & nodal officers for monitoring. Focus on weak students, remedial classes, and strict action against non-performers to improve JAC results.
Delhi government will soon appoint 13 IAS officers as District Magistrates and 39 as SDMs following the capital's administrative restructuring into 13 districts. Read the full details.
Odisha police and central forces eliminate senior Maoist leader Ganesh Uike in Kandhamal. A major breakthrough in the state's 30-year anti-Naxal fight. Read details.
Odisha police eliminate feared Maoist commander Ganesh Uike in a meticulously planned intelligence operation in Kandhamal. Read the full story of the deadly trap.
Odisha police confirm the death of top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike and five associates in Kandhamal encounters. ADG Sanjeeb Panda predicts more surrenders, citing a major blow to the outfit. Details inside.
Senior Maoist commander Ganesh Uike, carrying a Rs 1.1 crore bounty, was killed in a Kandhamal operation. A key suspect in the 2013 Jhiram Ghati attack, his death is a major blow to the banned outfit in Odisha. Read the full details.
Senior Maoist leader Ganesh Uike, wanted for the 2013 Jhiram Ghati ambush, was killed in a security operation in Kandhamal. Home Minister Amit Shah calls it a turning point. Read details.
Security forces neutralised Maoist central committee member Ganesh Uike, carrying a Rs 1.1 crore bounty, in Kandhamal. Six rebels killed in 24 hours. Read details.
Churches across Odisha, including Bhubaneswar, Kandhamal, and Gajapati, celebrated Christmas with midnight mass, carol singing, and prayers for global peace. Celebrations proceeded smoothly under heightened security in sensitive districts.
Senior Maoist leader Ganesh Uike, carrying a Rs 1.1 crore bounty, was killed in a Kandhamal encounter. This marks a major blow to the insurgent group in Odisha. Read for details.